Snap will be spinning off an internal generative AI video team into a separate company. The new company - dubbed Dotmo - will focus on developing AI models that can create interactive gaming experiences, Snap told TechCrunch. Snap cited the high costs of conducting such work internally as one of the reasons for the spi…
AI inference company Baseten is close to finalizing a stunning $1.5 billion funding round at a $13 billion valuation, the Wall Street Journal reports. Just five months ago, the startup announced that it had raised a $300 million Series E at a $5 billion valuation. And that round was just nine months after raising a $15…
Deductive AI, a startup that uses AI to catch and resolve bugs in software, has agreed to be sold to enterprise software company Elastic for up to $85 million, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. Deductive, which was founded in 2023, came out stealth last November when it announced a $7.5 million seed rou…
…since at least the start of 2025. Downloads of major VPN apps rose 49% from a recent daily average of 139,000 to 208,000, the firm said. Proton VPN and Turbo VPN recorded some of the largest increases. Downloads of Proton VPN on Apple's App Store in India jumped 113%, while Turbo VPN downloads rose 85%. On Google Play,…
…ASML from selling EUV to China since the first Trump administration. It's a serious claim. Senior administration officials told Bloomberg they have evidence that ASML shipped EUV-related components and transport equipment to China, though they've declined, repeatedly, to show it - to Bloomberg or, apparently, to ASML i…
When Allbirds pivoted to AI in April, it felt like a joke from "Silicon Valley" breaking free of the TV: The direct-to-consumer shoe purveyor whose flimsy kicks helped define what we'll loosely call "Silicon Valley style" had discovered a new trend to chase. The move was right out of the meme stock playbook written by…
Reliance is weaving AI into telecom services used by more than 500 million people.
…to halt an illegal sit-at-home directive which he had been enforcing in the South-east against its initial cancellation by the IPOB leader. But Mr Ekpa, who leads an IPOB faction called Auto pilot, rejected the directive, insisting the illegal sit-at-home directive would continue unless Mr Kanu personally addressed him…
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…lives and property, safeguard electoral materials and guarantee peaceful, free and fair election," he added. He reaffirmed the command's commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring that eligible voters exercise their constitutional rights in a safe and secure environment. He urged residents to uphold peace and…
…and your presence will be a great boost to the initiative," Mr Umaru, a professor, said. The UNIBEN-TDF was incorporated as a not-for-profit, non-political body by the Corporate Affairs Commission in June 2025. It aims to mobilise resources from alums and private partners to support capital and academic projects, ensur…
…includes global figures such as Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Drake, Dolly Parton, John Cena, Usain Bolt, MrBeast, and many others. However, the list is being updated regularly. In 2023, Hilda, then 26, set a new record, preparing over 100 pots of food during her four-day cook-a-thon. She followed it up with another Guinness…
…in Eja-Ice Nigeria Limited, a provider of solar-powered refrigeration and cold chain infrastructure. The investment will support Eja-Ice's manufacturing and operational scale-up as the company enters its next phase of growth. It is expected to enable the expansion of its cold-chain solutions and improve access to relia…
…James 4:8, which says "draw near to God, and he will draw near to you", she noted that faith was never meant to stay within church walls. "God desires a real relationship with us - not just moments of emotion, but a life that walks closely with Him each day," she wrote. Stay Ahead with Premium Times Follow us on Google…
…The Milan court that acquitted Eni and Shell in 2021 had criticised the prosecution for failing to include a video recorded by a former external lawyer for Eni among the trial documents, which it considered relevant to the case. Under Italy's judicial system, the Brescia court has jurisdiction over cases involving judg…
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…drama, but it is a familiar face who commands the global headlines. Argentina captain Lionel Messi has catapulted himself to the top of the Golden Boot standings after netting a spectacular hat-trick against Algeria in Kansas City, drawing level with Germany's Miroslav Klose as the joint all-time leading scorer in Worl…
Fresh off the success of his critically acclaimed 2025 project, Mr Bee, Nigerian music sensation Rybeena has announced the forthcoming release of Mr Bee Deluxe, setting the stage for what promises to be a defining year in his rapidly ascending career. Alongside the announcement, the artiste has also reaffirmed his long…
…role immediately, adding depth and quality to the club's defensive options as they aim to challenge for domestic and European honours next season. His arrival also signals the club's commitment to refreshing its backline with experienced, elite-level talent. On the other hand, Konaté's departure from Liverpool marks th…
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South Africa captain Ronwen Williams has called on Africans to rally behind his team following criticism and disappointment after their defeat to Mexico at the ongoing World Cup. Williams who was speaking ahead of their second group game against Czechia said he had been unfairly targeted on social media over comments h…
…has been denied a visa for entry into Canada ahead of the Elephants' Group E clash against Germany at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, becoming the second African player to encounter visa problems during the tournament. Canadian authorities had delayed the 23-year-old's authorisation to enter the country while seeking further…
…his decision to leave Chelsea Football Club ahead of the 2026/27 season as he moves to Spain to join Real Madrid. The defender says his decision to leave Chelsea for Real Madrid was driven by the opportunity to join one of the world's biggest clubs and fulfil a lifelong ambition Speaking after completing his move, the…
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